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K800 STY

1997 Toyota MR2

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,863 mi
Last recorded77,863 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota MR295,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK800 STY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 77,863 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 77,863 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 77,682 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 77,635 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 77,635 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 73,563 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 68,736 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 65,782 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?

Based on 602,130 MOT tests across 48,586 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
3,018
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
48,586
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,842
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,398
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,783
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 19,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,393
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K800 STY is a 1997 Toyota MR2 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 95,711 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota MR2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 36,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K800 STY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota MR2 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K800 STY registered?

K800 STY is a 1997 Toyota MR2, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is K800 STY safe to buy?

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